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Actually, before I went to the NYSC camp in the year 2017 in Katsina state (Nigeria), I have little or limited knowledge about the camp and life over there.


But thanks to my biological mother (Mrs. Mariah Oduigwe, may Almighty God reward you abundantly Nneoma’m), who gave me motherly advice including medical treatment because she is a nurse.

She told me about the challenges I’m going to face there in the unknown environment and as usual inject me with supportive medicines.

Now however, I’m writing this very article not because of the passion I have about health in general but also for the experience I had back then in Katsina state orientation camp, along Mani road.

And I believe that I’m in the very good position to share my experience to my brothers and sisters who will soon be at the NYSC orientation camp soon and for the sequel ones that are yet to come.

Nwanne’m (my brother or sister), fear not as my experience will act as a guide to make you have a very wonderful and fun-filled 21-day NYSC orientation camping despite the Coronavirus guidelines.

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However, some of the challenges potential corp members face before embarking on their journey includes fear of the UNKNOWN, struggle to fit in or adjust to a new environment, anxiety, homesickness, the three weeks discomfort of camping in a new place, and of course, health challenges.

Thankfully, unless you have been dealing with any medical challenge, all you need to survive from is the small headache and maybe running stomach that is inevitable especially if you eat from the camp kitchen which simple over-the-counter medications can proffer solution.

In 2017 or before then, the NYSC made it compulsory for prospective corp members to obtain a Medical fitness certificate from a general or military hospital before going to camp.

The purpose of this was to exclude individuals with medical concerns from the strenuous morning drills and campground exercises.

The new requirement was necessary after countless reports of corpers collapsing, and a few dying while taking part in camp activities from the previous years.

The NYSC also makes sure that every camp, regardless of your state of deployment, has a camp clinic where sick corp members are cared for by other corpers with medical backgrounds, nurses and doctors.

In cases where the clinic lacks the right equipment to manage an illness, the patient will be transferred to a hospital where they can be cared for, and the NYSC will make a refund of the medical bills to the patient.

However, below are those things a potential corp members should have in mind before departing for the orientation camp.
https://doksblog.com/what-corp-members-should-know-before-heading-to-the-camp-ground/

Waterleaf is one of the most underrated and undervalued plants in Nigeria today. Most people regard it as a wild plant that grows all year.


However, this vegetable is known to be an annual herbaceous plant of West Africa, commonly seen in most of the states in Nigeria (mainly in the South). It’s called Gbure in Yoruba, Mgbolodi in Igbo and Ebe dondon in Edo.

Waterleaf contains lots of water and nutrients such as minerals, vitamins, crude fibre, lipids and others which make them highly medicinal.

Some of the benefits the body derives from the consumption of this vegetable include the following:
https://doksblog.com/health-benefits-of-waterleaf-in-your-diet/

For many people, sex is ranked high on the list of pleasurable acts life has to offer.


But as in most cases, every good thing can also be the root of something bad, or unwanted, which is why condoms exist.

Condoms offer significant protection but the rubber-covering also reduces the sensation derived from sex, which is why many choose to opt out of using protection at the great expense of their health.

If you are one of those who leans towards going unprotected, here are five things to first consider.

https://doksblog.com/5-things-to-consider-before-having-that-unprotected-sex/

It’s not a mere warning that “smoking kills”. It can actually take your life also. Starting from your lungs and heart to your bones, it can take a toll on many vital organs of your body including your genitals.


Yes, smoking can actually have an adverse effect on your sex life too. It potentially reduces the blood flow to your genitals and hinders your sexual performance as well as experience in more ways than one.
However, below are various ways smoking affects your sex life......
https://doksblog.com/how-does-smoking-kill-ones-sex-life/

Fortunately, mental health has now become a more common topic that people talk about often, and do not shy away from.


Many more people have now started to understand mental health, and mental health issues, to conclude that they are more than just overthinking or temporary sadness.

This has become even more important now, as certain mental health disorders, namely depression and anxiety are so common.

With such problems already so widespread, the coronavirus pandemic and lockdowns have only added fuel to the fire and made the condition worse due to uncertainty, social isolation, and disconnect from normal life.

World Mental Health Day is observed on the 10th of October, every year. This day aims to raise awareness around mental health issues and reduce the stigma around it.

While trying to treat mental health issues with lifestyle and diet changes alone may not be the right way to go, there is no denying the fact that the food we eat can have a direct impact on our mood, and can thereby reduce the risk of mood disorders, and also accelerate the treatment process.

How Food Affects How You Feel

Food has quite a direct link with your mind, and how you feel. Certain foods increase the production of hormones that boost your mood.

Serotonin, a neurotransmitter helps in the regulation of sleep and appetite, mediate moods, and inhibit pain.

Since 95 per cent of the serotonin in your body is produced in the gastrointestinal tract, it implies that the cells in your GI (gastrointestinal) do not just perform the function of digestion of food, but also guide your emotions.

The production of serotonin is also affected by the presence or absence of the good bacteria in your gut. Not only do they help the body absorb the nutrients, but also act as a link between the gut, and the brain.

Various studies, conducted over time have compared diets that are considered healthy such as the Mediterranean diet, or the traditional Japanese diet, with western diets that seem to be the root cause for obesity.

It was found that the risk of depression is 25-35 per cent lower in people who followed the traditional diets.

Researches believe that the difference could be because of the contents of such diets, and what they restrict in terms of food.

Studies have compared “traditional” diets, like the Mediterranean diet and the traditional Japanese diet, to a typical “Western” diet and have shown that the risk of depression is 25% to 35% lower in those who eat a traditional diet.

Scientists account for this difference because these traditional diets tend to be high in vegetables, fruits, unprocessed grains, and fish and seafood, and to contain only modest amounts of lean meats and dairy.

They are also void of processed and refined foods and sugars, which are staples of the “Western” dietary pattern. In addition, many of these unprocessed foods are fermented, and therefore act as natural probiotics.

Foods You Must Add To Your Diet........... Continue Reading..
https://doksblog.com/world-mental-health-day-2020-5-foods-you-must-add-to-your-diet/

It’s not fun to be a sex addict. The only difference between chemical addiction and sexual addiction is that a sex addict craves sex and not a chemical.


To a sex addict, a sexual act has to be done without regard to potential dangerous consequences. Like other addicts, sex addicts also use sex as a quick fix to relieve anxiety, loneliness, pain or stress..... Read on to know more....
https://doksblog.com/how-can-i-deal-with-sexual-addiction/

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Dates are arguably one of the tastiest dry fruits and are available all through the year.


Chock full of nutrients, people eat these dried fruits mostly for energy. That’s why during Ramadan, Muslims break their fast with dates.

Since fasting deprives your body of strength, eating calorie-dense dates helps boost your energy. But apparently, dates are capable of revving up more than just your energy levels.

Science says that date fruits can even crank up your libido; improve your sperm quality and save your marriage.

Research has proven what traditional wisdom has been saying all along. Dates boost your sex life by increasing your libido and improving your sexual performance.

Also, according to science, dates increase sperm count, and this is another reason why men should eat dates often.

How do dates increase sperm count? Have a look at what the research has revealed below.
https://doksblog.com/can-dates-increase-sperm-count-heres-why-men-should-eat-the-fruit-often/

Also known as graviola, soursop is a large prickly, heart shaped green coloured fruit growing in tropical regions such as Nigeria.

It is covered with ridges on the outside and has a soft juicy flesh inside. As it ripens, it becomes slightly soft and light green externally. As seemingly dangerous as this fruit appears, it helps keep you healthy in these ways:
https://doksblog.com/wonders-of-soursop-fruit-health-benefits-of-soursop/

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In Nigerian academic institutions, there has been rising exposure of some academic staff that have been alleged to be exchanging academic marks or grades for sex from their students.


This ugly incidence is not really restricted to tertiary institutions alone rather, such cases have been reported to occur in the secondary schools as well.

So, it has been an occurrence all across the board from time immemorial but little or nothing has been done to forestall further occurrence.

A recent sex-for-marks scandal involving a senior academic and an undergraduate student has highlighted not only the prevalence of the problem, but the difficulty in addressing it in Nigerian universities and secondary schools.

Recently, the management of the Imo State University (IMSU), Owerri has suspended two lecturers of the institution caught on video raping female students of the school.

The school authorities also raised a panel to investigate the issue with the mandate to complete the investigation within two weeks.

According to the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the institution, Nze Ralph Njoku-Obi, who confirmed this to news men, and said the identities of the lecturers and the panel will not be made known, adding that they can only be disclosed to the press after their investigation.

However, a lot have been heard across the country concerning sex for marks in the university, but few things have been mentioned as the contributing factors to such an ugly development.

Therefore, one needs to know what actually prompt such an unacceptable act among the lectures and their students before sorting out ways to tackle it.

By knowing the contributing factors, one can be able to tackle the scourge of sex for marks in Nigerian universities...............Continue reading
https://doksblog.com/sex-for-marks-scandal-in-nigerian-and-its-contributing-factors/

There was a time in Nigeria when pot belly was considered a sign of prosperity and an evidence that you are living a very comfortable life.


Then when you tell somebody that his tummy is protruding, he or probably she will be so happy. In fact the person will flaunt it for people to see.

But now, the opposite is the case, it has turn to concern because it doesn’t give someone a good shape, it is weighty for others and makes you awkward in the mist of people with flat tummy.

Yet people developing pot belly are on the increase in Nigeria. If you move along the street, in the Church, Mosque, at your working place even in school, you will definitely notice one or two persons with pot belly.

Does it mean people don’t know that having a pot belly can be risky to health? This is because excessive fat around the abdomen, commonly called visceral fat, can result in diabetes, stroke, dementia or heart disease, high blood pressure, sleep apnea.

In reality, pot-bellied men often have difficulty finding a well-fitting suit or appearing smart in buttoned-up shirts. Same applies to women with protruding stomach.

However, have you thought about the possibility of remedying the situation with dietary adjustments and a few lifestyle changes? Then, here are some tips to help you tackle belly fat......
https://doksblog.com/pot-belly-how-to-get-rid-of-pot-belly-in-nigeria/

As the lockdown is easing and people are now beginning to adhere to measures in order to go back to their daily work activities, school(s) too are now preparing to reopen for academic sessions.


However, during the summer break kids completely forget about school. They spend their days playing, staying up late, and enjoying the sun. All those productive habits that they’ve been building over the year just go out of the window.

So, how do you get them back to school? Making some changes in their daily routine before the school starts will get them ready. In that way, they won’t struggle as much when the school starts properly.

For that purpose, you should check out these useful tips that will prepare your child for school......
https://doksblog.com/10-tips-for-getting-your-child-ready-for-school/

With aging baby boomers (a person born during a period of time when many babies were born) and rising health concerns such as the pandemic, the entire healthcare industry is witnessing an outward shift in the demand curve.


Hospitals need better equipment, resources, and more healthcare workers to ensure optimal health services delivery.

More than surgeons and practitioners, this industry needs nurses – the frontline workers who manage patient care. In this evolving era, nurses play a much significant role in communities than before.

They are responsible for administrating and evaluating treatment while ensuring patients are in their best health.

Similarly, they collaborate with health experts to plan for patient care, playing patient advocates’ role.

After all, caring for the sick is becoming more complicated now. Patients complain of unique symptoms and diseases, which means they need individual care.

Nurses are rising to these challenges. They are becoming the backbone of the healthcare sector while assisting people in need.

Therefore, the nurses’ role is beyond giving medicines and monitoring systems. They are coping with changing aspects of health delivery.

At the same time, they are welcoming modern medicine and treatments in hospitals. If you are skeptical about pursuing nursing as a career, let us help you out.

Here we are unfolding five reasons why nurses are essential in the healthcare sector.......
https://doksblog.com/reasons-why-nurses-are-important-in-healthcare/

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Slowly and gradually, we are transitioning into that season characterised by cool, dust-laden wind and extreme dryness.


The harmattan which occurs between the end of November and the middle of March can be very harsh to one’s health.

Our bodies note the weather changes and react accordingly. Some of the effects of the harmattan include dry skin (because of the obvious loss of moisture), cracked lips, sole of the feet and even the skin itself (cracks even become ulcerated).

Below are three health tips to keep in mind during the harmattan season.....
https://doksblog.com/how-to-cope-during-harmattan-season-in-nigeria/

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When it comes to turning up the heat in between the sheets, couples remove their clothes as if their lives depend on it.

However, after a few of minutes of rustling and tousling in bed, most couples are guilty of doing something that could be hurting their relationship: putting their clothes back on.
Don't you know the naked truth to a happier relationship is SLEEPING NAKED??
Continue reading in order to find out...........
https://doksblog.com/should-couples-sleep-naked/

As a female, smoking weed can affect your vagina, thus playing a huge role in the quality of sex you have.

According to research, smoking weed not only drys up your mouth, it also......
https://doksblog.com/how-smoking-weed-affects-your-vagina-and-sex-life/

Abortion in a conservative nation like Nigeria is been considered illegal and carries a heavy jail sentence, up to 14 years imprisonment, unless it is performed to save the life of the pregnant woman.

Nevertheless, a large number of secret or illegal abortions continue to be carried out on daily basis across a very culture and religion, often with dire consequences for the lives and health of the young lady involved.

And this very trend keeps increasing daily.

In 2017 for instance, the annual incidence of likely abortions in Nigeria was 41.1 per 1,000 women age 15 to 49 — nearly 1.8 million abortions.

When including information related to the experience of respondents’ closest confidantes, the number of likely abortions in Nigeria rose to 2.7 million.

Also, more than 6 out of 10 abortions were considered least safe, and 11% of women experienced complications for which they sought post-abortion care at a health facility.

Women living in rural areas of the country, women with no education, and women who are poor were the most likely to have the least safe abortions.

However, medication abortion offers an alternative to surgical abortion for women in the early weeks of pregnancy.

Medication abortion uses a combination of two medications, mifepristone (the first medication) and misoprostol (the second medication), to end a pregnancy up to nine weeks.

Mifepristone was previously known as RU486 and is sometimes called the ‘abortion pill’.

Medication abortion is a low-risk, non-invasive way to terminate or end a pregnancy. It is around 99 per cent effective at ending a pregnancy, when conducted properly.

Around two to five per cent of women who have a medication abortion will need some follow up treatment to complete the abortion.

What To Expect During And After A Medication Abortion. After taking the second medication abortion, misoprostol, you may experience the following:
https://doksblog.com/what-you-should-know-about-side-effects-of-abortion-medications/

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Sometimes all those extra kilos can take a toll on your sex life and increase erectile dysfunction (ED) risk.
If you are obese, you are more likely to get high cholesterol levels and diabetes which can lead to erection problems. This is largely because a waist size over 40 inches is more likely to put you at risk for ED.
If you want to stay on top of your game, keep a healthy weight......
https://doksblog.com/how-to-avoid-erectile-dysfunction-in-nigeria/

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Most people always find ways to improve their sexual experience hence scientists have linked a variety of foods that can boost sex drive.

Keeping the circulatory system in good working order is essential for healthy sex life. Better circulation can lead to an improved sexual response in men and women.

Foods that can help people improve their sex drive are commonly called ‘aphrodisiacs’, named after Aphrodite, the ancient Greek goddess of love.

However, certain foods help in increasing the blood flow throughout the body. Your diet arguably has the biggest effect on how the body will function; here are foods that can boost your sex drive;

https://doksblog.com/fruits-that-can-boost-your-sex-drive-in-nigeria/

The African star apple (botanically called Chrysophyllum albidum) is commonly known as Agbalumo in Yoruba and Udara in Igbo. It is also called African cherry. It is delicious and low in calories. It is a power-packed favourite.


At a glance, the African cherry or Udara appears rather small and insignificant in comparison with many other fruits. Yet, experts on nutrition have repeatedly affirmed its uncommon nutritional benefits as well as its efficacy in the prevention and management of diabetes and heart diseases.

This fruit is particularly discussed here because of its high Vitamin C content. Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid and ascorbate, is a vitamin found in various foods and sold as a dietary supplement. It is used to prevent and treat scurvy.

Vitamin C is an essential nutrient involved in the repair of tissue and the enzymatic production of certain neurotransmitters. It is required for the functioning of several enzymes and is important for immune system function.

It also functions as an antioxidant. However, as important as Vitamin C is, humans, unlike other animals, cannot make it!

Humans are one of the few mammals unable to manufacture ascorbic acid in their liver. The only way humans can make up for this inborn Vitamin C deficiency is to include foods rich in Vitamin C in their diet.

However, some of the health benefits of the African star apple are itemised below:

https://doksblog.com/benefits-of-udara-or-african-star-apple/

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Sex is the most misunderstood topic ever. While some believe too much is bad enough, other are of the view that too little is equally dangerous, thus making them take self-proclaimed sabbatical from it. Still, what happens when you don’t have it at all?

But whatever part of the divide you are in, researchers have come out with findings which show what happens when one stops making love and have also suggested that what matters is not the amount of sex one has but that self- assured feeling that happiness comes from within.

Here are findings featured in BlackDoctor, though some of them may sound strange and bizarre....
https://doksblog.com/this-is-what-happens-to-your-body-when-you-stop-having-sex/

From Yahoo yahoo, email scams to oil spills and charlatan Pentecostal preachers, it’s clear that Nigeria has something of an image problem.


While the outside world’s perception of Africa’s most populous country hasn’t always been overwhelmingly positive, there’s plenty more to this nation than its unsavory associations.

With its vibrant culture, sense of humor and adaptability, Nigeria has become the “Giant of Africa” in more ways than just population size.

However, in honor of Nigeria’s Independence Day on October 1, below are 10 of the many reasons why the destination of one in five Africans call home stands out from the rest.

You may even be inspired to add Nigeria or Naija as it’s commonly called, to your travel list after reading this very article:
https://doksblog.com/things-nigeria-does-better-than-any-other-country/

Men are not complicated beings. Ladies, we bet you have always wondered what turns men on.

Well, we will break it down to you. Unlike women, men are such simple beings you don’t need to try too hard to turn a guy on. No, seriously.

Here’s a list of things girls do that turn men on:

https://doksblog.com/herere-things-women-do-that-turn-men-on/

Most women experience pre-menstrual syndrome and menstrual cramps which are extremely painful and uncomfortable. There are natural ways to manage these pains and these are discussed below:
https://doksblog.com/women-how-to-manage-menstrual-cramps/